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DAMASCUS, April 9 (Xinhua) — Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said Sunday that the U.S. attack on Syria failed to achieve its goal in supporting the rebel groups, according to state news agency SANA. The U.S. has failed to achieve the goal behind the aggression, which was lifting the morale of the U.S.-backed terrorist groups after […]
Read MoreOSLO, April 9 (Xinhua) — Norway will build the world’s first ship tunnel on the Western Stad peninsula to facilitate freight and passenger ship navigation in avoiding a dangerous coastal area, according to the Norwegian Coastal Administration. The 1700-meter-long, 37-meter-wide and 26.5-meter-tall tunnel will pass through the narrowest part of the Stad Peninsula, allowing freight […]
Read MoreBEIJING, April 9 (Xinhua) — Jesus Flores, 59, lives in the U.S. rust-belt town of Illinois. Eighteen years ago, just as he became a father, he lost his job. With the added burden of being responsible for a new life, Flores was beside himself with worry about how he would provide for his growing family. […]
Read MoreATHENS, April 9 (Xinhua) — In the footsteps of thousands of refugees, 15 runners from Belgium set out in early April on a different relay race of 3,000 km on the Balkan Route. Bearing a message of solidarity and aiming to raise awareness of the rights of immigrant populations, the citizens’ association “Humans Welcome” started […]
Read MoreNEW DELHI, April 9 (Xinhua) — At least six people were killed and over 36 others injured in firing by security forces, as violence marred the by-poll for the parliamentary seat in Indian-controlled Kashmir’s capital Srinagar on Sunday. While two people were killed in Srinagar’s Budgam district when security forces opened fire on hundreds of […]
Read MoreSTOCKHOLM, April 9 (Xinhua) — One more person has been arrested in relation to Friday’s Stockholm attack, Swedish TT News Agency reported on Sunday. Swedish Television reported that the arrest on Sunday was a result of the preliminary investigation that raised suspicions against the person. Two men had been arrested earlier on suspicion of involvement […]
Read MoreANKARA, April 9 (Xinhua) — One people was killed and 20 others wounded in the hot air balloon accident in Cappadocia of central Turkey early Sunday, local private broadcaster NTV reported. According to the initial information, the balloon hit electric wires due to strong winds during descending. The ambulances and rescue staff were dispatched to […]
Read MoreDHAKA, April 9 (Xinhua) — Leading mobile phone operator, Robi has introduced an innovative recharge campaign for its users. Customers can now enjoy a bonus of 32 min and 32 MB data by recharging 32 taka through bKash &/ Rocket. The bonus offer will be valid for two days and can be used between 12 […]
Read MorePYONGYANG, April 8 (Xinhua) — Kim Jong Un, the supreme leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), has received a message of thanks from Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad for Pyongyang’s support for Damascus in Syria’s fight against terrorism, said official media Saturday. “The president of Syria expressed gratitude to Kim Jong Un on […]
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